Udaipur City (Rajasthan) India - City of Lakes, Fountains & Palaces

Udaipur City

'Udaipur', known as the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar founded in 1559 A.D. The kingdom of Mewar, with which many legends of bravery are associated, was considered the most respectable of all Rajput princely states in Rajasthan. The Rulers of Mewar are still remembered for their bravery & courage they showed for protecting their motherland from external invaders. Udaipur's beauty and its remarkable past blossoms in the heart of the visitors for a long time.

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The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of the poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces...Udaipur City →

One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage. The City of Dawn, surrounded by the ancient Aravali Mountains and set on the edge of three lakes... Places to visit in Udaipur →

Several places of tourist interest around Udaipur, places around Udaipur for tourists includes the majestic Chittaurgarh, the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh, beautiful Jain temples of Ranakpur, Temples at Eklingji and Nathdwara (Shrinathji) and the cool retreat of Mount Abu, Kumbhagarh Fort make the visit to Udaipur a memorable one. Places to visit around Udaipur →

Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colourful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers. Rajasthan tourism and travel information... Rajasthan State →

In India, the calendar will appear to be another name for an almost unbroken sequence of festivals. But as noted by Col.Tod in his "Annals...", Mewar had a special genius for festivity. Rajasthan has numerous fairs and festivals, which are celebrated throughout the year... Fairs & Festivals →

Each region in India has its own traditional dishes and specialties. In the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, as well as most other states, food was very serious business and raised to the level of an art - form. Hundreds of cooks worked in the stately palaces Cuisines of Rajasthan →